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Clocks and Sundays
I think I have got the clocks turned the right way this year. Spring Forward, Fall Back…. is the memory aid that comes to mind. But I also remember one Sunday many years ago, when I turned up at church … Continue reading
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Generational Strife
Who else saw the docu-drama on TV last night about inter-generational strife in 2024? It made compelling viewing for one who is newly aged 60. Having worked in the financial services sector for much of my life, I already knew that … Continue reading
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Film Crew
There is a film-crew coming to do a reality-type morning at our Kirk Office. They are hoping to get a few minutes' worth of footage that can be included in a speech at the General Assembly in May. They are … Continue reading
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Global Uncertainty – Local Response
The assassination of Sheik Yassin has thrown the world's media into a fever of speculation about possible retaliation and consequences. It seems to me that ordinary people are becoming so stressed about all the hype, that the only way they … Continue reading
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Villains and Birds
Whilst off sick, I have been doing a lot of looking at birds and a lot of reading of detective novels. The sun-porch is a brilliant place to sit and survey the world and do nothing in particular. Best treats … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Me! Funny how significant birthdays (ie with a zero at the end) make one think back over the years. This year, it coincides with Mother's Day, so of course I have to think about my mother. I … Continue reading
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Convalescence
This is a Convalescence Blog. I've been off work for three weeks and am now at the stage of thinking about getting myself out and about. The trouble with blogging software is that there is no spellchecker. So I had … Continue reading
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Off sick
Oh dear – I am still Off Sick. So no blogging for a week or so. Back soon.
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Blogging rest
I’ve decided to take a little blogging rest. I’ll be back online in a few days, I hope.
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